Oklahoma City Zoo Endangered Species Carousel - Oklahoma
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N 35° 31.337 W 097° 28.194
14S E 638736 N 3932040
Carousel at the OKC Zoo that features 42 exotic animals
Waymark Code: WMBFYQ
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2011
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The OKC Zoo Carousel is located at the lower level, by the lake, close to the Herpetarium. The carousel is open during the warm months, and on the zoo's peak visiting days, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect it to be closed during the winter. The carousel operator does not accept cash, but a token machine is located at the entrance to the ride.
Some of the animals depicted in this basswood carousel are: ostrich, peacock, lion, monkey, bear, sea lion, tiger, zebra, panda, rhino, cheetah, baboon, and elephant.
The cost to ride the carousel is $2/person. The ride accepts only tokens, which can be purchased at the entrance to the carousel with $1, $5, $10, or $20 bills. Tokens can be used for some other rides, as well as meals as the restaurants. Children must be at least 42" tall to ride alone.
Numerous benches surround the carousel, where parents can sit and watch their children ride. A children's playground is right next door.
You are welcome to bring your own food into the zoo, but glass containers and straws (to name a few items) are prohibited. For a commplete list please see the zoo website.
Parking at the zoo and the Science Museum Oklahoma next door is FREE!
Smoking is prohibited inside the zoo AND the parking lot, thanks to the 2007 law!
Zoo entrance fees are $8 for adults; $5 for children 3-11 and Seniors; children under 2 are admitted for free. The OKC Zoo is open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Carousel Location: Other
Is the Carousel operational?: Yes
Does the Music work?: Yes
Cost to ride:
$2 to ride the carousel
Zoo entrance fees are $8 for adults; $5 for children 3-11 and Seniors; children under 2 are admitted for free.
Hours of Operation:
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., depending on the season. Check ticket booth at zoo entrance for a list of rides that are closed on the day of your visit
Related Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Please include a photo of your self at the location or a picture of your favorite animal on that carousel.
If you are lucky enough to take a ride on your visit, tell us what animal you rode.